John Deere 111
The John Deere 111 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 399 cc 24.4 ci engine. The rated power output is 11 hp 8.2 kW. Transmission: Peerless 801. Operating weight: 445 lbs 201 kg.
Engine Power
11 hp
8.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.5 gal
9.5 L
Transmission
Peerless 801
Operating Weight
445 lbs
201 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 111 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1979 - 1985
100 Lawn SeriesLawn tractor |
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1979 - 1985 | |
100 Lawn Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $2,279 in 1983 | |
Variants | |
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111 | gear transmission |
111H | hydrostatic transmission |
John Deere 111 Engine | |
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11HP Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.5 gal
9.5 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 111 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
Weight | 445 lbs
201 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 3 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 108, 111,112L ,116, and 116H (OMM88424-J4) published in 1984 | |
Lawn Tractors and Mowers published in 1981, by John Deere | |
Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1982, by John Deere | |
Lawn Tractors & Riding Mowers 1983 published by John Deere | |
Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors published in 1985, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1979, by John Deere | |
Introducing the John Deere lawn and garden line for 1979 | |
John Deere Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1978 | |
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 399 cc / 24.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 252707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 399 cc
24.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x2.625 inches
87 x 67 mm |
Power | 11 hp
8.2 kW |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | AC CS-45 |
Champion CJ-8 | |
Autolite A79 | |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 801
Transmission | Peerless 801 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 1.125 qts
1.1 L |
Peerless gear transmission operated with right-hand gear selector and left-foot clutch pedal. Clutch must be used to change gears but tractor does not need to be stopped to change forward gears. Tractor should be stopped before changing forward/reverse direction. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 111 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
Length | 61.9 inches
157 cm |
Height | 39.4 inches
100 cm |
Weight | 445 lbs
201 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Overall width | 49.7 inches
126 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
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